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Brent Named UK Childhood Asthma Hotspot; Calls for Stricter Air Quality Standards

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What happened

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A new report identified Brent as one of the UK's childhood asthma hotspots, recording 115,357 asthma-related A&E and hospital admissions among children aged 0-18. The highest concentration of these cases was recorded in Harlesden and Kilburn, with Brent's rate being double the London average.

From london-now.co.uk

Why it matters

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The high admission rates are prompting calls for tougher action on air pollution. Alexandre Amandine, a Green Party councillor for Harlesden and Kensal Green, advocated for Brent Council to adopt World Health Organisation air quality standards, noting that Camden has already implemented these stricter standards.

From london-now.co.uk

Who's involved

  • HarlesdenA locality within London where the highest concentration of childhood asthma cases was recorded.
  • BrentThe area identified as a childhood asthma hotspot with a rate double the London average.
  • CamdenA London borough that has already adopted World Health Organisation air quality standards.
  • governmentThe governing body whose policies regarding air quality are being reviewed and challenged.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • HarlesdenSpeculative

    Harlesden might see increased public health costs due to its designation as a pollution hotspot.

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